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001540.KQ KOSDAQ Pharmaceuticals

001540.Kq

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126,8B KRW
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
7,80 %
Op margin
3,2 %
ROE
4,5 %
Net margin
2,4 %
Debt / equity
0,44
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About

The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

Business. The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
4,5 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care · THIS SECTOR+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a relatively balanced capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.65, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk if not managed effectively.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 4.52%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 2.41%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the pharmaceutical industry, indicating that the company may not be generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The company's gross profit margin is 65.27%, which is in line with industry norms, but its operating margin of 3.20% is relatively low, suggesting that operational costs are a significant drag on profitability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification could expose the company to higher risks if market conditions in its primary operating region change adversely.

    Looking at the company's growth trajectory, the outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a modest increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 2.5%. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to maintain a similar growth rate, suggesting a stable but not aggressive expansion strategy. The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating that it is generating more cash from operations than it is investing in new assets, which could be a sign of a mature business with limited growth opportunities.

    The company's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may need to manage its cash flow carefully to avoid liquidity constraints. The dilution risk is low, indicating that the company is not expected to issue a significant number of new shares in the near term, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.

    Recent events, as disclosed in the company's filings, include a strategic partnership to expand its product portfolio and a new drug approval from regulatory authorities. These developments are expected to contribute to the company's revenue growth and market position in the coming years.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a balanced capital structure.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below industry norms, suggesting inefficiencies in generating returns.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which could increase its exposure to market risks.
    • The company is expected to maintain a stable growth rate in the coming fiscal years.
    • The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • The company has a low dilution risk, which is favorable for existing shareholders.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $11 160,00
    Market cap
    $117.75B
    Enterprise value
    $164.74B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    3.6x
    P / B
    0.7x
    P / Tangible book
    0.7x
    Tangible book
    $165.37B
    Net cash
    -$47.00B
    Current ratio
    1.6
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    2.4%
    ROE
    4.5%
    Cash conversion
    611.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,2 %Below median
    Net Margin2,4 %Below median
    ROE4,5 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-2,8 %Above median
    D/E0,44Below median
    Cash Conv6,11Best in class

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • 001540.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    001540.KQCanonical
    KOSDAQ · KRW

    Intel & risk

    What changed

    4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.

    • Dilution risk— → lowlow
    • Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
    • Activity— → Pharmaceuticals & Medical Researchmedium
    • Economic sector— → Healthcaremedium
    vs prior analysis today
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage